Reg Clark has fond memories of the British and Irish Lions’ series win against the Aussies this summer. Sitting in the stands for the decisive third test in Sydney, the boss of Rhino Rugby witnessed the tourists hammer the Wallabies 41-16 — as gruelling training sessions on his company’s scrummaging machines finally paid off.

About 15,000 people joined in a race at the Olympic Stadium today to celebrate the financial contribution of the National Lottery to London 2012. Not only could they take part in the five-mile run in such an iconic setting but they could do so alongside Olympics heroes such as Victoria Pendleton and Sir Chris Hoy.